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UK shares: 2 opportunities and 2 traps to avoid

Our writer's been hunting for bargain UK shares to buy amid unpredictable markets. Here's what's helping him assess opportunities.

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In case there’s a sudden stock market crash, here’s what I’m doing now

Christopher Ruane is spending time getting ready for the next stock market crash, rather than trying to predict when it's…

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The FTSE 100’s on fire – here’s how I’m trying not to get burnt!

With the FTSE 100 close to all-time highs, our writer is alert to possible dangers in the air -- but…

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With a spare £200, here’s how someone in their 20s could start buying shares today

Is it possible to start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds? This writer certainly thinks so and lays…

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3 mistakes to avoid when investing a SIPP

Our writer shares a trio of potentially costly errors he is trying to avoid now and in future when making…

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Here’s how to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire by 2045!

A long-term approach with the right regular contributions could turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a seven-figure portfolio,…

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Is Nvidia stock a massive bargain — or a massive value trap?

Nvidia stock has been on a wild wide. Our writer would like to buy at the right price, so is…

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Is this the Tesla stock buying opportunity I’ve been waiting for?

Christopher Ruane has been itching to add some Tesla stock to his portfolio. After it crashed in the past fortnight,…

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3 reasons I won’t let ChatGPT anywhere near my ISA!

Christopher Ruane won't be entrusting any decisions about his ISA to AI tools like ChatGPT. Here's why he's keeping things…

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3 simple Warren Buffett wealth-building techniques you could use today

Christopher Ruane thinks these three Warren Buffett approaches to investing could help someone immediately as they aim to build wealth.

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Here’s how to build a £10k+ second income from just 5 shares

By investing in a handful of carefully chosen blue-chip shares, this writer thinks an investor could aim to set up…

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These 5 shares could generate a £1,584 annual passive income from a £20k lump sum

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of British shares he thinks an investor who wants to earn passive income may want…

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Up 149% in 5 years, can the Barclays share price keep rising?

The Barclays share price has had a great few years. Could things get even better from here? This writer reckons…

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UK shares: could 2025 be a brilliant year for bargains?

Our writer explains why, despite the FTSE 100 hitting new highs, he reckons this could be a great moment for…

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3 long-term growth drivers I think could propel Greggs shares up, up, and away!

Christopher Ruane has no plans to sell his Greggs shares. Here's a trio of reasons he thinks the piemaker's shares…

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Does a P/E ratio of just 7 make the IAG share price a bargain?

British Airways' parent company has been raking in profits of late -- so does the cheap-looking IAG share price make…

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With an index-busting 5.9% dividend yield, is Aviva an income share to consider?

Aviva has grown its dividend per share annually in recent years and its yield far outstrips the FTSE 100 average.…

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Up 46% in weeks, can the Nvidia share price keep soaring?

A soaring Nvidia share price has helped it regain its crown as the world's most valuable listed company. Our writer…

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Up 73% in two months, could this FTSE 250 share re-enter the FTSE 100 this year?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks one former FTSE 100 member, now in the FTSE 250, might rejoin the leading…

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Here’s how a first-time stock market investor could realistically aim for a million!

Christopher Ruane considers some of the factors a stock market newcomer may want to consider as they make their first…

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FTSE 100 shares: an “act now” opportunity to build wealth?

This writer reckons there are potentially overpriced shares in the FTSE 100 index at the moment -- but maybe also…

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Rolls-Royce shares just hit an all-time high. Could they still be a bargain?

Christopher Ruane sees some reasons why Rolls-Royce shares may move even higher from their latest all-time high. So, will he…

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Here’s how a spare £2,000 could be used to start investing this week!

Our writer outlines some of the practical considerations someone might think about if they would like to start investing with…

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Its market cap is over $3trn – but could Nvidia stock still be a bargain?

Nvidia stock may look expensive on some metrics -- but this writer thinks that, from a long-term perspective, it may…

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5 UK shares I think are worth considering now

Christopher Ruane highlights a handful of UK shares he thinks investors should consider in the current market, offering a variety…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price end up hitting £20?

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged in recent years and many investors are wondering whether it could fly even higher…

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Here’s how an investor could earn £27 of weekly income for life from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

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3 things Warren Buffett looks at when hunting for shares to buy

Our writer explores a trio of simple-but-powerful ideas that inform Warren Buffett's choices when he's looking for shares to buy.

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Want to start buying shares with under £500? It’s possible – here’s how!

The stock market isn't just for millionaires. This writer thinks someone with just a few hundred pounds to spare could…

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Here’s how much £150 invested in Tesla stock 10 years ago is worth now!

Christopher Ruane looks back on how Tesla stock has performed over the past decade and sets out his investing plan…

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5 steps to start earning passive income this summer, for £5 a day

With a fiver a day, this writer reckons it's possible for someone to set up passive income streams in the…

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Could buying £5k of Tesla stock help someone earn a second income?

Our writer discusses ways an investor could target a three-figure annual second income with a spare £5k by buying shares.…

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Is Tesla stock wildly overpriced – or a possible bargain?

The Tesla stock price has more than quintupled in value over the past five years. So could recent volatility offer…

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Want to build a million pound SIPP within 25 years? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains in practical terms how a SIPP could go from a standing start now to a seven-figure valuation…

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3 UK shares I’d consider owning for decades

This trio of UK shares are all ones our writer would like to own for the long haul. He only…

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Yet another all-time high for the Rolls-Royce share price! Does it make sense for me to invest now?

Our writer understands why the Rolls-Royce share price has soared -- and recognises the potential to go higher still. So…

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Is it too late to start investing at 40? Or maybe even 50?

Christopher Ruane explains the impact time can have on investment returns -- and why he thinks it's never too late…

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Will Nvidia stock hit $100 or $200 first?

Christopher Ruane reckons there's a credible case for Nvidia stock to fall to $100, or soar to $200. So is…

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2025 could be a great year to start buying shares. Here’s how to do it for under £500

Christopher Ruane thinks it’s possible to start buying shares on a limited budget. So what are the steps a stock…

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A £2,000+ annual passive income for £5 a day now? Here’s how!

This passive income plan is uncomplicated but potentially lucrative. Our writer shows how a fiver a day could turn into…

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